Quick answer
Do I need a photo for an Indonesia e-VOA or Bali visa?
Indonesia's official B1 visa page lists a recent colour photo, taken within the last year, and your passport biodata page for the e-VOA, which costs IDR 500,000 for 30 days. The e-Visa portal's upload guidance asks for a 4 × 6 cm portrait of at least 400 × 600 pixels, JPG or PNG, up to 2 MB.
Australian passport holders visiting Bali or anywhere else in Indonesia for tourism can get a visa on arrival, or apply in advance for the same visa online as an e-VOA. It costs IDR 500,000, allows 30 days and can be extended once for another 30 days. The official visa page lists a recent colour photograph (taken within the last year) and your passport biodata page among the documents.
Indonesia e-VOA photo requirements
| Photo | Recent colour photograph, taken within the last year |
|---|---|
| Also needed | A photo or scan of your passport biodata page |
| Upload guidance | 4 × 6 cm portrait, at least 400 × 600 pixels, JPG or PNG, up to 2 MB |
| Framing | Head (crown to chin) filling 50–60% of the photo height |
The 30-day validity, fee and "recent colour photograph" come from Indonesia's official B1 visa page. The 4 × 6 cm, pixel and file-size guidance is from the e-Visa portal's upload instructions as reported in search results, and a regional immigration office mentions a 200 KB limit, so follow whatever the upload screen shows. Indonesia's immigration FAQ lists only a passport and return ticket, so the photo may not be requested in every case.
Where to apply
Apply only on the official portal, evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Indonesia's visa page also lists indonesiavoa.vfsevisa.id as an official channel. Many look-alike sites charge extra, so check the address before you pay.
Arrival card and the Bali tourist levy
All travellers must complete Indonesia's electronic arrival card (All Indonesia) within 3 days before arrival. Visitors to Bali also pay the IDR 150,000 tourist levy through the official Love Bali website or app. Neither asks for a photo.
How to get your Indonesia visa photo right
- Check what your trip needs. Read the guide above to see whether your Indonesia trip needs a visa or travel authorisation, and whether that application asks for a photo.
- Take a new photo. Take a recent photo facing the camera in even light, no more than 1 year old, ideally with someone else holding the camera. Compare it with the sample photos on this page.
- Crop it to the Indonesia size. Crop without stretching or editing, to match the requirements table. Photo size: Not needed; Digital / submission: 4 × 6 cm, at least 400 × 600 px; File: JPG or PNG, ≤ 2 MB.
- Apply through the official channel. Upload or attach the photo as the official website, app, embassy or visa centre asks. Its current checklist takes priority over this guide.
Sample photos
Samples show pose, lighting and background. Crop your own photo to the Indonesia visa size.
Indonesia visa photo FAQ
The official B1 visa page lists a recent colour photograph, taken within the last year, among the requirements, together with your passport biodata page.
The portal's upload guidance asks for a 4 × 6 cm portrait of at least 400 × 600 pixels, as a JPG or PNG up to 2 MB. If the file is not a JPG, such as a HEIC photo from an iPhone, convert it with the free 123PhotoTool JPEG converter.
Yes, a visa on arrival or e-VOA, which costs IDR 500,000 and allows 30 days, extendable once.
Official sources
- Directorate General of Immigration: Visa on arrival (B1)
- Indonesia e-Visa portal
- All Indonesia arrival card
- Love Bali: Bali tourist levy
Last checked . Requirements and fees can change, so always confirm with the issuing agency before you apply. This site is independent and not affiliated with any government agency.